Roper Automatic washers User manual

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UseAndCare
GUIDE
TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
A Note to You ......................... 2
Washer Safety ........................ 3
Parts and Features................. 4
Operating Your Washer
(models with separate
Water Level and
Temperature Selectors)...... 5
(models with
Temperature Selector
in Cycle Control Knob)...... 10
Stopping/restarting
your washer...................... 12
Understanding what
happens in each cycle...... 13
Understanding normal
washer sounds ................. 13
Adding liquid chlorine
bleach............................... 14
Adding liquid fabric
softener............................. 15
Caring for Your Washer....... 16
Laundry Tips ........................ 17
Removing Stains.................. 21
Troubleshooting................... 24
Requesting Assistance or
Service in the U.S.A. ............ 26
Requesting Assistance or
Service in Canada ................ 27
Warranty ............................... 28

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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a ROPER*appliance.
ROPER appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price.
To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly
and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registra-
tion Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 4 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Call our toll-free number.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Purchase Date __________________________
Dealer Name ___________________________
Dealer Address _________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________
1-800-447-6737
In Canada, contact your dealer, or nearest Inglis Limited
Appliance Service Branch.

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Washer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements
under warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
•Read all instructions before using
the washer.
•Do not wash articles that have
been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
•Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give
off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
•Under certain conditions, hydro-
gen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-
SIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such a period,
before using the washing
machine, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
This symbol alerts you
to hazards suchas fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
•Do not allow children to play on
or in the washer. Close supervi-
sion of children is necessary
when the washer is used near
children.
•Before the washer is removed
from service or discarded, re-
move the door.
•Do not reach into the washer if
the tub or agitator is moving.
•Do not install or store the washer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part
of the washer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to
carry out.
•See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.

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OFFOFF ONON
EXTRA RINSE
2 SPEED
/
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITYEXTRA LARGE CAPACITY
HOTHOT
COLDCOLD
HOTHOT
WARMWARM
WARMWARM
COLDCOLD
COLDCOLD
COLDCOLD
WASHWASH
RINSE
TEMPERATURE
EXEX
SMALLSMALL EXEX
LARGELARGE
LARGELARGE
SMALLSMALL
MEDIUMMEDIUM
RESETRESET
WATER LEVELWATER LEVEL
KNITS / GENTLE
PERMANENT
PRESS
COOL
COOL
DOWN DOWN
(PAUSE)
6
9
OFFOFF
REGULARREGULAR
SUPER WASHSUPER WASH
12
15
6
6
96
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
6
OFFOFF
OFFOFF
HEAVY
(ALLCOLD RINSES)(ALLCOLD RINSES)
SOFTSOFT
NORMALNORMAL
EXTRAEXTRA
RINSERINSE
NORMALNORMAL
LIGHTLIGHT
EXTRAEXTRA
RINSERINSE
EXTRAEXTRA
RINSERINSE
QUICK WASHQUICK WASH
Parts and Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all
parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some
features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
NOTE:
•The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to
show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not
include all features.
Basket
Tub
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
Cycle control knob
(may include temperature
selections) (pp. 7-12)
Water level
selector†
(p. 6)
Liquid fabric
softener
dispenser†
(p. 15)
Self-cleaning lint filter†
(bottom of washer basket)
(p. 9)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser†
(p. 14)
Temperature selector†
(p. 7)
†On some models

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Operating Your Washer
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.
NOTE:
•Pages 5-9 detail using models with sepa-
rate Water Temperature and Water Level
Selectors.
•Pages 10-12 detail using models with
the Temperature Selector in the Cycle
Control Knob.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electrical
shock.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the washer that
are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils because
they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Starting Your Washer
(models with separate Water
Level and Temperature
Selectors)
1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
•Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 17-18. You may load clothes to
the top row of basket holes.
•If desired, you may also add color
safe bleach.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to
the dispenser (see page 14).
•Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
continued on next page
Liquid fabric
softener dispenser Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour
measured liquid fabric softener into
the fabric softener dispenser. See
page 15.
4. Close the washer lid.
5. Select a setting with the Water Level
selector that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
•Depending on your model, your washer
has two, four, or five load size settings:
–Small OR –Small OR –Extra
–Large –Medium Small
–Large –Small
–Extra Large –Medium
–Large
–Extra
Large
•To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
LARGE
SMALL
WATER LEVEL
OR
LARGE
SMALL EXTRA
LARGE
MEDIUM
WATER LEVEL
OR
LARGE
SMALL
EXTRA
LARGE
EXTRA
SMALL
MEDIUM
WATER LEVEL

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6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabric and soils being washed.
•See page 19 for water temperature
guidelines.
•Four wash-rinse temperatures are
available: hot-cold, warm-cold, cold-
cold, and warm-warm.
7. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See page 8.
8. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
WARM
WARM
COLD
COLD
WARM
COLD
WASH
RINSE
HOT
COLD
TEMPERATURE
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
•The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
•Page 13 describes what happens during
a wash cycle.
RINSE SPIN OFF10
PAUSE
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
6
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
20
SOAK
OFF
14
10
6
LIGHT SOIL
4
PRE-WASH
NORMAL PERMANENT
PRESS
DELICATES
REGULAR SOIL
HEAVY SOIL
18
EXTRAWASH
Cycle Control Knob with separate
water temperature selector
Extra Wash cycle
The Extra Wash cycle (18 minutes) features
an extended wash time for washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal. For improved cleaning, use two
times the amount of detergent recom-
mended for a wash cycle.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features high agitation
speeds and longer spin speeds to shorten
drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning
cotton and linen fabrics. Select 6 (Light), 10
(Regular), or 14 (Heavy) minutes of wash
time, depending on whether your load is
lightly, moderately, or heavily soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-
down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning perma-
nent press and some synthetic fabrics.
Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal.
Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use this
6 minute cycle for cleaning lightly to moder-
ately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of
agitation and soak time to help remove
heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.
•Use warm water when soaking laundry.
Hot water can set stains. See pages 21-23
for stain removal information.
•Use the amount of detergent or pre-soak
additive recommended by the manufacturer.
•After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
Pre-Wash cycle
(on some models)
The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period
of agitation to help remove heavy soils and
stains that need pretreatment. See pages
21-23 for stain removal information. Once
the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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Using rinse and spin
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may find an extra rinse and spin
is needed.
1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle
Control Knob and turn it clockwise to
RINSE, as shown.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.
Using drain and spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
time for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
it clockwise to SPIN, as shown.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer drains, then spins.
RINSE OFF
RINSE
OFF
RINSE
OFF
OFF
NORMAL
DELICATES
SPIN OFF
SPIN
OFF
SPIN
OFF
OFF
NORMAL
DELICATES
Self-cleaning
lint filter Basket
interior
Self-cleaning lint filter
The lint filter at the bottom of the washer
basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash
and rinse water passes over the filter,
separating the lint from the water. The lint is
then spun away from the filter and out of the
system during the spin part of the cycle.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove
any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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Starting your washer
(models with Temperature
Selector in Cycle Control Knob)
1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
•Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 17-18. You may load clothes to
the top row of basket holes.
•If desired, you may also add color
safe bleach.
2. Close the washer lid.
3. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See page 11.
4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach
after the washer starts agitating.
See page 14.
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid fabric softener to the
final rinse water. See page 15.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER